Geography
What is the largest country in Polynesia?
New Zealand
What is the traditional Hawaiian dance called?
Hula
Who was the British explorer who first visited many Polynesian islands in the 1700s?
Captain James Cook
What does “Aloha” mean in Hawaiian?
Hello, goodbye, and love.
Which Disney film was inspired by Polynesian voyaging traditions?
Moana.
What is the capital of Samoa?
Apia
What is the Māori word for family?
Whānau
In what year was the Treaty of Waitangi signed in New Zealand?
1840
How do you say “hello” in Māori?
Kia ora
What sport was invented by Polynesians using a board to ride waves?
Surfing.
What does "Aotearoa" mean in Māori?
Land of the Long White Cloud
What Polynesian tradition uses stars and ocean swells for navigation?
Wayfinding
Which Polynesian kingdom was never colonized by a European power?
Tonga
How do you say “thank you” in Samoan?
Fa’afetai.
What traditional Māori war dance is performed by New Zealand’s rugby team?
The haka.
Which Polynesian country is nicknamed the "Friendly Islands"?
Tonga
What is the name of Polynesian tattooing in Samoa
Pe'a for men and Malu for woman
Around what century did Polynesians first settle Hawai‘i?
4th–5th century.
How do you greet someone in Tongan?
Mālō e lelei.
Which Polynesian-American actor plays Aquaman?
Jason Momoa.
What Polynesian Island is also called Rapa Nui?
Easter Island
Which Polynesian demigod is known for fishing up the islands?
Māui
Who sailed the Kon-Tiki raft to prove Polynesians could travel long distances?
Thor Heyerdahl.
What does the word “Polynesia” mean?
Many islands.
What Polynesian island is famous for its giant stone statues called moai?
Easter Island (Rapa Nui).